Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Where to watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown in United States
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Where is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Stingray Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stingray Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is a 2014 English-language music and documentary film directed by Alex Gibney. The cast is led by James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was produced by Jigsaw Productions, Jagged Films, and Inaudible Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 2014.
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Writers
- Alex Gibney
- Release date
- April 27, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Jigsaw Productions, Jagged Films, Inaudible Films
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown cast & crew
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was directed by Alex Gibney and written by Alex Gibney.
The cast features James Brown as Self (archive footage), Bootsy Collins as Self, Chuck D as Self, Mick Jagger as Self, Questlove as Self, and Bobby Byrd as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti and it was produced by Alex Gibney and Mike Singer.
Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown worth watching?
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and documentary, Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
In United States, you can stream Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Bootsy Collins
Self
Chuck D
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Questlove
Self
Bobby Byrd
Self
Melvin Parker
Self
Maceo Parker
Self
Clyde Stubblefield
Self
Martha High
Self
Alan Leeds
Self
Pee Wee Ellis
Self
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown in United States?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown in?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
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